Inventory Optimization & Systems Analyst

Academy Sports and Outdoors; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Systems and Process Analyst to optimize merchandising and operational efficiency across business systems. You’ll manage data, configurations, and requirements, lead UAT, train end users, and maintain security roles and documentation to keep systems reliable.

Collaboration with IT, vendors, and business teams will define needs, troubleshoot issues, and drive enhancements from concept through testing in a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3 years of systems, process analyst, or related analytical experience required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into functional system requirements.
• Knowledge of merchandising processes, retail math, KPIs, and system integrations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-first attitude and willingness to help where needed.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve systems and processes driving merchandising and operational efficiency.
• Manage functional aspects of business systems, optimize workflows, keep data/configurations aligned.
• Lead UAT efforts, support end-user training, maintain data, security roles, and system docs.
• Troubleshoot issues, define requirements, and support enhancements from concept through testing.
• Collaborate with IT, business teams, and vendors to drive improvements.

Skills

Analysis

Business Intelligence

Process Improvement

Operations

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Job description

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Systems and Process Analyst to optimize merchandising and operational efficiency across business systems. You’ll manage data, configurations, and requirements, lead UAT, train end users, and maintain security roles and documentation to keep systems reliable.

Collaboration with IT, vendors, and business teams will define needs, troubleshoot issues, and drive enhancements from concept through testing in a fast-paced retail environment.